Department Admissions
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established specific requirements for all candidates in teacher preparation programs. For admission into the initial teacher certification program, students are required to have a 2.8 GPA, pass the three Praxis I academic skills assessments and complete 6 credits of math and 6 credits of English (English composition and English literature) along with various clearances. Please refer to the section The College of Education in this catalog for specific requirements for admission into teacher education. Majors should meet regularly with their academic advisor in order to discuss and monitor major requirements and procedures for admission into each program. Information on requirements and procedures on admittance are available in the Department Student Handbook available in the department office.